Thug

21 clues
Lout
Goon
Tough
'Hood
Bully
Heavy
Mugger
Ruffian
Hoodlum
Bruiser
Gorilla
Hooligan
Criminal
Assassin
Gangster
Roughneck
Tough guy
Mob member
Brutish sort
Hired muscle
Street tough
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Abidebytherules
Abidingfaith
Abirdinthehand
Abirdinthesand
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